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LS02VFW
2002 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1840cc
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- Registration LS02VFW
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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102 Total Defects Recorded
2 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 185,784 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 185,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,040 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm left! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,843 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 166,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked up with yellow wax (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked up with yellow wax (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,024 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 155,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,324 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,599 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 130,857 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- o/s/f tyre wall damaged
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,857 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- o/s/f tyre wall damaged
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,838 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,138 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system rusted heavily
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,138 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system rusted heavily
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,063 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2016 7 Jun 202617 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,063 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front tyre inner edge
26 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,115 MI
7 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,115 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2015 7 Jun 202618 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,882 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2014 7 Jun 202616 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
7 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,199 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2013 7 Jun 20262 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,452 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 7 Jun 202612 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,448 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2011 7 Jun 202611 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,638 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 7 Jun 20265 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,319 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2009 7 Jun 20266 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,746 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2008 7 Jun 202628 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,897 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2007 7 Jun 202614 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 32,971 MI
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LS02VFW was registered on 2002-05-30
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